Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom
Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government on Thursday formally applied the designation of terrorist organization to the Karen National Union, a major ethnic rebel group, making virtually any activities connected with it illegal, including contact by third parties. The group, better known […]
Rohingya in Bangladesh rally on 8th anniv. of mass exodus from Myanmar
Rohingya in Bangladesh rally on 8th anniv. of mass exodus from Myanmar Footage captured the Rohingya community gathered at the Kutupalong camp on Monday, holding placards and banners adorned with messages such as ‘No more refugee life’ and ‘Repatriation: the ultimate solution’. They chanted slogans and sang prayers while demanding their safe return to their […]
Myanmar ethnic group vows to block elections in its enclave
Myanmar ethnic group vows to block elections in its enclave YANGON: One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic groups pledged on Monday (Aug 11) to block elections in areas it controls, rejecting polls the military junta has touted as a way of ending the nation’s civil war. The Arakan Army (AA) has emerged as a key challenger […]
Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Delegation to Myanmar Next Month, FM Says
Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Delegation to Myanmar Next Month, FM Says Mohamad Hasan said that he will seek clarifications from the military about the election that it plans to hold at the end of the year. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will lead a regional fact-finding mission to Myanmar next month, as the country’s military […]
Myanmar Junta signs $3m lobbying deal to rebuild U.S. ties
Myanmar Junta signs $3m lobbying deal to rebuild U.S. ties Myanmar’s military-led government has signed a $3 million-per-year lobbying contract with Washington-based firm DCI Group to help improve its relationship with the United States, according to filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The agreement, signed on July 31 with Myanmar’s Ministry of Information, […]
Myanmar Junta Using European Tech in Drone Strikes, Report Reveals
Myanmar Junta Using European Tech in Drone Strikes, Report Reveals The Myanmar military is deploying European-made anti-jamming technology to shield its drone fleet as it carries out aerial assaults, according to a new investigation, prompting renewed calls for stricter international sanctions. A report by Conflict Armament Research (CAR) found that the junta obtained the advanced […]
Myanmar’s Acting President U Myint Swe Dies at 74
Myanmar’s Acting President U Myint Swe Dies at 74 U Myint Swe, Myanmar’s military-backed acting president, has died at the age of 74 following an extended medical leave, according to a government announcement on Thursday. “President U Myint Swe passed away at 8:28 a.m. this morning,” state media reported, adding that he will be honored […]
Mapping Plastic Pollution in Myanmar’s Bago River: A Regional Wake-Up Call
Mapping Plastic Pollution in Myanmar’s Bago River: A Regional Wake-Up Call As plastic pollution gains global attention, a growing body of research is turning its focus to inland waterways—key conduits for plastic waste from land to sea. One such effort, led by Hurley, Snekkevik, Phoo, and colleagues, offers an in-depth look at macroplastic contamination in […]
Myanmar announces formation of new union government
Myanmar announces formation of new union government Yangon, July 31 (IANS): Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on Thursday formed a new union government and State Security and Peace Commission, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported. The union government is led by U Nyo Saw as Prime Minister, and the State Security and […]
EYE ON RARE EARTHS, TRUMP HANDING MYANMAR TO CHINA
Eye on rare earths, Trump handing Myanmar to China The US Treasury Department’s decision to lift sanctions on allies of Myanmar’s military junta last Friday (July 25) marks a stark reversal of decades-long American foreign policy. These sanctions, imposed by the Biden administration on the anniversary of the 2021 coup, were a gesture of solidarity […]